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Now at that time, bhikkhunis were dwelling in the wilderness. Rogues defiled them. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. “Monks, a bhikkhuni should not dwell in the wilderness. If she should dwell, there is an offense of wrong-doing.” Now at that time, a residence had been given to the assembly of bhikkhunis by a certain lay follower. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. “I allow, monks, a residence.” The residence was not sufficient. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. “I allow, monks, a dwelling.” The dwelling was not sufficient. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. “I allow, monks, new construction.” The new construction was not sufficient. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. “I allow, monks, even to make it personal.” 432. Now at that time, a certain woman, with a concealed pregnancy, had gone forth among the bhikkhunis. She A nun, having gone forth, became pregnant. Then it occurred to that nun: "How should I act regarding this child?" They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "I allow, monks, to raise him, until that child reaches understanding." Then it occurred to that nun: "I cannot live alone, and another nun cannot live with a child, how should I act?" They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "I allow, monks, to appoint one nun to be a companion to that nun. And thus, monks, should she be appointed. First, the nun should be asked, having asked, by a competent and capable nun, the Sangha should be informed – "May the Sangha, venerable sirs, listen to me. If it is suitable for the Sangha, the Sangha should appoint the nun of such-and-such a name as a companion to the nun of such-and-such a name. This is the motion." "May the Sangha, venerable sirs, listen to me. The Sangha appoints the nun of such-and-such a name as a companion to the nun of such-and-such a name. To whichever venerable one the appointment of the nun of such-and-such a name as a companion to the nun of such-and-such a name is agreeable, she should remain silent; to whichever it is not agreeable, she should speak." "The nun of such-and-such a name has been appointed by the Sangha as a companion to the nun of such-and-such a name. It is agreeable to the Sangha, therefore it is silent, thus I hold this." Then it occurred to that companion nun: "How should I act regarding this child?" They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "I allow, monks, excluding sexual intercourse, to act towards that child as they would towards any other man." 433. Now at that time a certain nun had incurred a grave offense and was undergoing the mānatta penance. Then it occurred to that nun: "I cannot live alone, and another "And it is not possible for that bhikkhuni to dwell with me. How then should I proceed?" They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "I allow, O bhikkhus, that one bhikkhuni be appointed, and a second be given to that bhikkhuni. And thus, O bhikkhus, should she be appointed. First, the bhikkhuni should be requested. Having requested, the Sangha should be informed by a competent and capable bhikkhuni – "May the Sangha, venerable ladies, listen to me. If it is agreeable to the Sangha, the Sangha may appoint such-and-such a bhikkhuni as a second for such-and-such a bhikkhuni. This is the proposal. "May the Sangha, venerable ladies, listen to me. The Sangha appoints such-and-such a bhikkhuni as a second for such-and-such a bhikkhuni. To whichever venerable lady this appointment of such-and-such a bhikkhuni as a second for such-and-such a bhikkhuni is agreeable, she should remain silent. To whichever it is not agreeable, she should speak. "Such-and-such a bhikkhuni has been appointed by the Sangha as a second for such-and-such a bhikkhuni. It is agreeable to the Sangha, therefore it is silent. Thus do I hold this." 434. Now at that time, a certain bhikkhuni renounced the training and wandered away. She, having returned again, requested ordination from the bhikkhunis. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "O bhikkhus, there is no renunciation of training for a bhikkhuni. As soon as she wandered away, just then she was no longer a bhikkhuni." Now at that time, a certain bhikkhuni left her own dwelling and went to a place of other sects. She, having returned again, requested ordination from the bhikkhunis. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "O bhikkhus, that bhikkhuni who left her own dwelling and went to a place of other sects, when she returns, should not be ordained." Now at that time, bhikkhunis, being scrupulous, did not accept salutations from men, hair cutting, nail cutting, or wound treatment. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "I allow, O bhikkhus, that they accept them." 435. Now at that time, bh The bhikkhunis sat in full lotus, enjoying the touch of their heels. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Monks, a bhikkhuni should not sit in full lotus. If she does, it is an offense of wrong-doing." At that time, a certain bhikkhuni was sick. Without the full lotus, she was not comfortable. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Monks, I allow a bhikkhuni the half-lotus." At that time, bhikkhunis were defecating in the latrine. The group of six bhikkhunis aborted fetuses right there. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Monks, a bhikkhuni should not defecate in the latrine. If she does, it is an offense of wrong-doing. Monks, I allow defecating below, uncovered, and above, covered." 436. At that time, bhikkhunis bathed with powder. People complained, grumbled, and criticized... ...just like householders who enjoy sensual pleasures. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Monks, a bhikkhuni should not bathe with powder. If she does, it is an offense of wrong-doing. Monks, I allow fine sand and clay." At that time, bhikkhunis bathed with perfumed clay. People complained, grumbled, and criticized... ...just like householders who enjoy sensual pleasures. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Monks, a bhikkhuni should not bathe with perfumed clay. If she does, it is an offense of wrong-doing. Monks, I allow plain clay." At that time, bhikkhunis made a commotion while bathing in the hot-bath house. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Monks, a bhikkhuni should not bathe in the hot-bath house. If she does, it is an offense of wrong-doing." At that time, bhikkhunis bathed upstream, enjoying the touch of the current. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. they complained. “Monks, a nun should not bathe against the current. If she bathes, there is an offense of wrong-doing.” At that time, nuns were bathing in unauthorized bathing places. Rogues molested them. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. “Monks, a nun should not bathe in an unauthorized bathing place. If she bathes, there is an offense of wrong-doing.” At that time, nuns were bathing in men’s bathing places. People complained, grumbled, and criticized… just like a laywoman who enjoys sensual pleasures. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. “Monks, a nun should not bathe in a men’s bathing place. If she bathes, there is an offense of wrong-doing. I allow, monks, to bathe in women’s bathing places.” The Third Recitation Section is finished. The Chapter on Nuns is the tenth. In this chapter, there are one hundred and one stories. Its summary: Gotami asked for ordination, the Tathagata did not allow; The Guide went to Kapilavatthu and Vesali. Ananda reported in the courtyard, covered with dust; She is capable, he pleaded, as mother and foster-mother. A hundred years then, and no expectation of monks; Invitation, heavy rules, two years without reviling. Eight rules were laid down, to be followed for life; Acceptance of heavy rules, ordination with a year. A thousand years, five, a pot, a thorn, a white cloth; Like madder, thus the harming of the True Dhamma. Let her make a fence, then the re-establishment of the True Dhamma; To ordain the venerable ones, saluting according to seniority. What will they not do, common and uncommon; Admonition and Patimokkha, by whom indeed the dwelling. They do not know, he explained, and do not do with monks; To receive by monks, acceptance by nuns. He explained the act by monks, or nuns complain; To explain the quarrel, and having planted a lotus. In Savatthi, the mud, she bowed with body and thigh; And the private parts, and the shining, they associate in groups. Not to be saluted, a punishment. Nuns likewise again. And obstruction of instruction, Is it proper? Or did she depart? Foolish in deciding cases, The Sangha gives instruction by five. Two or three do not accept, Foolish ones going to the sick. Forest dwellers do not please (them), And do not return. Long pieces of skin, And cloth, and braided coils. And cloth braids and coils, And thread braids and coils. A bone with a cow's jaw, A hand brush, and a foot. Thigh, face, gums, Anointing, rubbing, powdering. They apply body paint, And face paint, and both. An ornament, a special mark, With a glance, and with dancing. Prostitutes, taverns, slaughterhouses, Shops, interest, trade. Male slaves, female slaves, Male workers, female workers, they attend. Animal-Haritaki, They wear felt. Blue, yellow, red, Madder-red and black robes. Greatly colored, greatly named, Unbroken, and indeed long. And flower-fruit bodices, And turbans they wear. For a nun, for a female trainee, For a female novice, in case of transgression. When requisites are handed over, Only the nun is the owner. For a monk, for a novice, For a male lay follower, for a female lay follower. And for others' requisites, When handed over, the monk is the owner. Jasmine, womb, base of a bowl, Sauce, and with meat. And abundant, very strong, Stored meat. Whatever food for monks, For nuns should do likewise. Lodging, seasonal, Gets soiled, and cloths. They are cut always, And even without a sign they appear.